Mace Brown, baseball player, 1935-1946

Mace Brown

Born: 5/21/1909 in North English, IA, USA

Died: 3/24/2002 in Greensboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-05-21 | Final Game: 1946-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mace Stanley Brown

Biography

Mace Brown was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 until his retirement in 1946. Born in 1909, Brown established himself as a reliable arm during a pivotal era in baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive output. Over his career, he compiled a record of 76-57, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 435 strikeouts, and he also contributed significantly in late-game situations, tallying 48 saves. In addition to his strong statistical performance, Brown was recognized for his contributions to the game with an All-Star selection during his career. His pitching style combined finesse and control, making him a formidable presence against opposing hitters. Brown's legacy is remembered as part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for the future of baseball, navigating the challenges of his era while leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
9.0 8.0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0.125 0.222 0.250 0.472

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
4.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 19.0 6.0 6.0 1.0 0 0 3.38

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
76 57 387 55 18 2 48 1075.3 1125 414 44 388 435 3.46 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
387 313 24 43 7 0 0 18 0 12 64 0.137 0.172 0.160 0.332 -1801.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 4 3 1 0 27.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1946 WS BOS 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 4 3 1 0 27.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 387 0 42 251 10 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 387

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Iowa Iowa City IA 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1938 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 62.0 336 0